Alexander Nelson

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Alexander (Alex) Nelson (born 21 March 1988 in Stoke-on-Trent) is a sprint athlete who represents Great Britain and Northern Ireland. During the Beijing World Junior Championships he picked up two bronze medals, in 200 metres and 4 x 100 metre relay. He has a personal best of 6.84 in 60 metres, 10.31 in 100 metres and 20.69 in 200 metres. Also, in 2005 he came second in the 100 metres World Youth Championships in Athletics in a British one, two, behind Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.

In July 2007 he came second behind Marlon Devonish in the men's 200 meters sprint at AAA British Athletics Championships.

His sister Ashlee came third in the 2007 Youth World Championships 100m, behind fellow brit Asha Phillip.

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